Emma Denny
Dunnamaggin,Kilkenny
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist with experience conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions across acute inpatient and community settings. Skilled in promoting person-centered care, supporting individuals to achieve their goals improve their quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational therapist
Tallaght Adult Mental Health Service
Tallaght, Dublin
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify a client's strengths, challenges and functional needs.
- Collaboratively set goals with the client to deliver person-centered interventions to support daily living, self-care and participation in vocational and leisure opportunities.
- Supported clients with managing symptoms and developing coping strategies through psychoeducation and therapeutic activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development and meaningful occupational engagement.
Occupational therapist
Acute Psychiatric Unit, Tallaght Hospital
Tallaght, Dublin
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted functional and occupational assessments for patients admitted to a secure mental health unit.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, focusing on recovery and skill acquisition/restoration in preparation for discharge.
- Collaborated closely with the multidisciplinary team and attended ward rounds to inform care planning and support risk management.
- Designed and implemented referral pathways and prioritization guidelines to enhance the efficiency and clinical flow within the OT Department.
- Developed and facilitated therapeutic groups to promote occupational engagement and enhance social interaction amongst patients.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Limerick
Limerick 09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health and Society
Dublin City University
Dublin 09.2018 - 05.2021
Second Level Education -
St Brigid's College, Callan
Kilkenny 09.2012 - 06.2018
Skills
- Trauma-Informed approaches
- Creativity in therapy
- Therapeutic communication
- Clinical documentation efficiency
- Autism spectrum disorder experience
Certification
- Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal-Setting Training
- Remotivation Process Training.
Timeline
Occupational therapist
Tallaght Adult Mental Health Service
12.2024 - Current
Occupational therapist
Acute Psychiatric Unit, Tallaght Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Limerick
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health and Society
Dublin City University
09.2018 - 05.2021
Second Level Education -
St Brigid's College, Callan
09.2012 - 06.2018
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